Find a Job Fast, Get a Raise, or Increase Sales By Doing This

Who taught you how to network?

Did anyone ever break down the basic principles for you and explain what networking really is? Or how to do it the right way?

I interact with many people each day. And I’ve come to realize that everyone knows how important it is to build relationships. Whether in your personal life or professional career, it’s understood you need to create associations that will support your success.

But what I also recognize is that few people understand it’s not just about building relationships, it’s about investing in them.

You must invest in your relationships. They will have the biggest ROI out of any facet of your business and your life.

You must invest in your relationships. And know the right way to do it. They will have the biggest ROI out of any facet of your business and your life.

The key is to nurture your connections to turn them into something meaningful. Something significant. Something mutually beneficial.

Developing robust networks is a learned durability skill. I should know. It’s something I have learned. And honed. For years. You can learn too. And our online certification program will teach you.

You need to understand how to play the long game when it comes to relationships. You need to realize it’s about continuously giving and offering value and providing support for the success of others. Or better yet, you need to become a NetWorkWise Certified Professional.

There’s a science and art that goes into cultivating connections. And you must have the knowledge to do it properly. Here are a few reasons why.

FACT: You want to find a new job fast? You need to network!

LinkedIn revealed 85% of jobs come from your networks. And closer to 90% for executive-level roles.

As stated in this Axios article: “According to LinkedIn’s data, a single connection makes a huge difference and can change the trajectory of a career. Having at least one connection at a company makes you 6x more likely to get a job there. Having a formal referral from that connection makes you 9x more likely to get the job.”

Networking is career insurance.

Tapping into the hidden job market and leveraging your spheres of influence is the single most valuable resource for a successful job search. If your networks are deep, you have more options. And you expedite your time for getting hired.

In short, networking is career insurance.

Even networking with those you may have lost touch with. Sociologist Mark Granovetter conducted a survey in which over 83% of participants said they found their jobs through weak ties or acquaintances.

There have been more recent studies that have further confirmed reconnecting with dormant ties has proven to lead to career opportunities, so it’s well worth your time to reestablish relationships to help you land a new job.

FACT: You want to get a raise? You need to network!

It’s an increasingly competitive world out there. So, what can you do to stand out?

When you have bigger networks, you have bigger and better ideas. This helps you follow a profitable career path and gets you the recognition you earn – and deserve.

Being invested in your relationships puts you front and center. And people tend to like and trust you more to lead others and get the job done.

According to research conducted by Harvard University, The Carnegie Foundation, and Stanford Research Institute: “Technical skills and knowledge account for 15% of the reason you get a job, keep a job, or advance in a job. People skills account for the other 85% of your job success.” 

Creating connections within your company helps in your success. It’s known that people with robust networks remain at organizations longer and “peers and camaraderie are the #1 reason employees go the extra mile.”

FACT: You want to increase sales? You need to network!

Did you know 90% of sales come through WOMM (word of mouth marketing)?

When you have robust relationships, you have more access to more people. Which means there are more doors that can open for you. And this increases your sales opportunities.

Building sales is about building trust. Mistrust is expensive! And you must create real relationships based on a trustworthy foundation. Spend time with clients and customers and get to know them on a deeper level. Ask good questions and support their endeavors. Take time to earn their trust.

If someone knows you, they might take your call.

If they like you, they might spend time with you.

But if they trust you, they will buy from you, and ultimately put their name behind you.

FACT: You want to start a new business? You need to network!

Think of all the resources you need to get a new business off the ground. It starts with a good idea, but that’s just a sliver of what’s necessary to succeed.

You have to find trusted accountants, lawyers, hire employees, secure vendors. Are you an expert in all of these areas? Or do you have the time (or even want) to be? No! So, you need to surround yourself with people that you trust.

As said by Yiannis Gavrielides, CEO of Covve, “Business revolves around people, and it is driven by relationships, which affect every aspect of business, from sales to recruitment.”

Or think about this: Where will you turn to when things go wrong with the company? You know they will! Who will call?

Again, you will depend on your networks. And you need to ensure they will be there for you when needed. Consider what speaker and networking expert Rob Cross said: “The relationships we develop are a toolbox that we can turn to in our most difficult times, which we can rely upon to help us navigate day-to-day life challenges.”

FACT: You want to learn how to network? Get NetWorkWise Certified!

Understanding the right way to invest in your relationships will turbocharge your job search and your career. It will help you gain access to the right people to increase sales, and help you start a business.

And you can learn how to effectively accomplish this.

As I said, there’s a science and art that goes into it. And when you enroll in our online certification program you gain the knowledge to develop robust networks that put you on the path to success.

Never before has there been a comprehensive online course such as this that focuses on networking. You will learn practical strategies and how to incorporate habits that give you the confidence to nurture connections that instill trust.

Never before has there been a comprehensive online course such as this that focuses on networking.

Relationship-building is arguably the best professional skill set you can have. And there’s never been a better or more important time to learn how to do it than right now.

Not only is networking good for your health it also combats loneliness. We all need personal contact with others to keep us healthy and motivated. Especially in our current environment where many of us continue to work from home and are inundated with Zoom meetings.

Enrolling in our certification program gives you the networking tools and resources you need along with a roadmap to learn how to keep in contact and invest in your relationships – and turn them into world-class connections.

It also provides you with the unique opportunity to receive credentials as a NetWorkWise Certified Professional (NWW-CP) and become part of a network of elite individuals who are recognized as leading experts in relationship-building. Sign up today! And you will soon see the rewards of creating long-lasting associations that offer significant benefits.